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    Lodge Bread

    4.2 (580 reviews)
    ModerateBakeries, Sandwiches
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Breakfast Sammie
    Jenn H.

    My breakfast sandwich was flavorful. The sesame brioche bread was so light and perfectly toasted. My over easy egg was overcooked but it worked out fine. My friend said it was the best sandwich she ever had. That was only 1 bite in. She loved the homemade jam and ricotta toast. She devoured it and the apologized for not offering a bite. I was so full from my sandwich I didn't notice. The sausage roll is a new item. Bread was flaky and perfectly crispy. Sausage had a kick! I tried a piece after I had my breakfast sandwich so I'll try the rest later. Not my fave. Cashier was super friendly and patient since it was our first time. Very helpful and understanding in explaining all the choices. It's pretty much a self serve restaurant. Asked for a refill and an additional cup of water and it took a minute. Asked for a to go box and never got it. There is no seating inside. Probably only 6 people max fit to wait in line inside. There's plenty of tables outside with large umbrellas. Lots of trees so there's debris on the table and chairs. Chairs are horribly uncomfortable metal chairs. Table legs are so narrow my knees didn't fit. The restaurant is in a crowded strip mall at the end. Parking could be difficult. Located in Woodland Hills so there's a small window that you can actually eat there. Summers are too hot and I can't imagine it's enjoyable in the rain.

    Asia C.

    TLDR: 5/5 - Lodge Bread does it again Do you know the amount of times I've tried to get myself back here? Ordered: Country Loaf: 5/5 - Yeah so um was not expecting the loaf to be an absolute boheameth? For $11? Safe to say I demolished it. Good Bread. Blueberry Scone: 5/5 I was already eyeing the scone but im glad he reassured me to get it because holy cow, this was the best scone ive ever had. First off it was huge? Second my god..it was moist!! It's also sweeter than other scones probably due to the caramelization sugar on top but it doesn't make it textbook sweet. In fact, all together it doesn't really make it sweet its just unexpected at first but its a good balance overall. Actually obsessed with this. Cinnamon Coffee Cake: 5/5 I gave this to my friend but she loved it! Iced Dirty Chai: 4.8/5 5/5 alone for presentation they served this so fancy for just a togo order. This is what I'm talking about when I want a dirty chai. Good blend, good flavor, and just a little sweetener. Ambiance: 5/5 Granted its sunday but it was still pretty crackin for 9:45A. Its all outdoor seating but its nicely dispersed so you dont feel like its as crowded as it is. Mostly shaded too. Service: 5/5 I'm so sorry I forgot the gentleman who helped me but I was indecisive and he gave me the coffee cake for free! And reccomended the scone You're a real one fam! So glad this place still hits the same all these years later.

    Natalie Y.

    Great brunch , yummy pastrami and fresh bread. Loved the ricotta jam toast as well. Their shakshuka although fresh was very sweet though, it almost was a borderline dessert instead of something savory that caught me off guard. But other than that it everything else tasted fresh and on point

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    Steve S.

    This spot is an upper scale bakery in Woodland Hills that bakes some of the best croissants in LA. They make croissants out of sourdough and they are nothing short of amazing. A perfect combo of savory and sweet notes, with incredible texture of perfectly crispy on the outside and pillowy soft on the inside. The bakery offers multiple croissant options, but I prefer mine plain, so I can really savor the flavor of their amazing sourdough. I also order their hot latte to complement my croissant and head straight to their tree covered patio to enjoy my food. The service here is great, the space carries positive aura and the tree-covered patio with around 10 tables is awesome. Will definitely come again!

    Breakfast Sammie
    Odelia S.

    FANTASTIC! I have come here so many times, it might even be my third space. It's casual, yet cute and so delectable. Nothing here feels greasy or fast, all the food feels very intentional and made with love. Some of my favorites: egg salad sandwich, tuna sandwich, breakfast sandwich, pastrami sandwich. Yes I do realize they are all sandwiches and that it's like half the menu, point is you can't go wrong. I will only say that I wish their orange juice was fresh squeezed. But it's fine! Nothing beats yapping over brunch/lunch here and then strolling the center's shops. Also love the staff, always so kind xx

    Cinnamon Sugar Toast
    Blaise H.

    Lodge bread has so many different options to choose from and you know whatever you choose will have the highest quality ingredients! The parking lot can be a bit tricky depending on the day and time. You order at the register and then they bring it to you. There is no seating indoors but plenty of seating outside. While I love it, I feel like the price is a bit too steep with the 4% charge to support the employees. I think it is great and very important to support their employee's wellbeing but it should be the company doing that already. Their prices are steep as it is so it should be built in to that. Tip- stop at blue bottle next door before to get a great coffee or matcha to go with your meal! But, Lodge Bread has a really good vanilla latte!

    Turkey Pesto Sandwich (in the back) and Salame Rosa (in the front) we switch halves ‍
    Tatiana M.

    I've been going to lodge bread for over 5 years this places is definitely one of my top picks for an amazing sandwich or even just a loaf. The service here is quick lines go by fast and you'll always find a table even during Sunday brunch hours. Even from opening this places has a line of people ready for their fix. I love everything about lodge bread the seating outside is nice and shaded by the trees and umbrellas. I HIGHLY recommend any of the sandwiches I haven't had a bad one to date way different from what they had 5 year ago. If you haven't been here in a couple years it's definitely changed for the better and it was already a 10/10 My partner loves the mint lemonade perfect tartness not too sweet! During Covid they used to sell starter and dough I don't know if I they still do but if they do for their sandwich bread need it now please and thank you

    Jake A.

    We ordered a couple of their sandwiches--the pastrami was good not great and the egg bacon sandwich was tasty. The bread for the egg and bacon sandwich was fluffy and tender but the bread for the pastrami was not as enjoyable. The environment is nice on the patio. As for some details, this plaza is run by metropolis parking so don't forget to scan the QR code. Lodge is in the back of the area and they have outdoor dining--the sandwiches took a bit of time to come out but nothing excessive. I will say that the tables are very small. Pictured you can see one of my legs fits comfortably where two legs are meant to be. Of course I have large legs but I am saddened by the continual move to uncomfortable small chairs that dig into your glutes, hips, and thighs. I know it helps restaurants turn the tables over quicker but just uncomfortable. We got water from the container and it tasted like straight up fabuloso, LOL. When we asked about it they clearly were deflecting and saying something vague. A cute vibe with potential but I don't think they have executed with the sandwiches and some logistical components.

    Yagmur E.

    Love the shakshuka! We were in the neighborhood and wanted to grab a quick bite last weekend, and I can now say we have a new spot to start the weekend right. It has a tiny interior, you order at the front, and there's a good sized outdoor seating area. Service is pretty fast as well. One of the best shakshukas we've ever had! Just so good. You really must treat yourself to a great brunch whenever possible. The chai latte and veggie sammy were also pretty good. Will definitely be back. One thing to note: I'd really like them to be more cautious with the toothpicks, as one still had its plastic wrapping and ended up inside the sandwich. If I hadn't noticed it, I probably would have eaten it.

    Breakfast Sammie Fresh Veggie Sammie
    JJ C.

    Great sandwich place, good outdoor seating. Portions are quite small Both sandwiches taste great

    Christian A.

    Our friend recommended this place. We've been going to Blue Bottle Coffee next door and never noticed Lodge Bread. We ordered their sandwiches and some pastries which were all great. Nice place to chill, hang with friends and have good food. Lots of seating available outside. Parking does have a fee. $7 for less than an hour is crazy, but that's not their fault.

    A large spring in the chocolate chip cookie...

    I have been here twice now. Each time I have bought a few items. Blueberry Scones 10/10, Cardamom Knots 7/10, Banana Bread 6/10, Chocolate Croissants 9/10, Almond Croissants 9/10 and Chocolate Chip Cookies - 1st time 10/10, 2nd time a friend found a spring in one while eating it... Upon calling the Woodland Hills location we purchased everything from they informed us that they could not assist us because they do not bake the cookies at that location.... Why where they are made matters when it comes to helping us I don't know. Tried calling the number they gave us and no answer...

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    Jared was phenomenal with customer service and we felt very welcomed on our first visit

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    Great food! Good service. Healthy tasty breakfast. And there aren't enough places like this in Woodland Hills.

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    Best breads! The BLT is the best and my favorite! Great place to go for a little lunch and sit on the patio with friends! Love this place!

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    Ask the Community - Lodge Bread

    Is there indoor seating?

    If this is the one on Ventura Blvd, NO. All of the plentiful seating is outside. The Ventura location is small and just enough for the kitchen and staff (with a line to take orders).

    How much does a loaf of sourdough cost and is it available daily?

    They have amazing breads, I have not had the sourdough u can call them.

    Is it open now for indoor seating?

    I was there yesterday and they still did not have any sitting.. I do not understand as they have plenty of space outside to put tables.

    Do you have gluten free options?

    No clue!

    Where can I find the nutritional table for the breads you sell?

    I dnt work at the Lodge bread

    Where are you located?

    They are located in the Valley Country Mart. There is a lot of cute little shops and the Lodge Bread is on the right corner that is the furthest from the entrance to the Valley Country Mart parking lot.

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    Fondry - Mustard Sausage, Fomboise Croiffin, Apple Crumble

    Fondry

    4.4(301 reviews)
    21.7 miEagle Rock
    $$

    Fondry honestly amazed me! Every single pastry we tried was perfectly made. My favorite was…read moredefinitely the kouign amann which is kind of like a croissant, but sweeter, richer, and a little more dense. I also loved the mushroom bechamel danish. It was super flavorful and surprisingly filling. For drinks, I got the MVP (matcha vanilla pistachio) and it was delicious too. Overall, such a great bakery that I'd definitely recommend checking out! They have a small parking lot, and if it's full, there should be plenty of street parking nearby (at least when I went right around opening time).

    Been eyeing this spot for quite some time. Parking is easy they have a parking lot but very limited…read morespace, parking on York Blvd didn't seem to have any restrictions either. Not too sure how weekend parking is, I visited on a Wednesday around noon. Neighborhood residential street might be a good option for parking on Avenue 47 but street sweeping (No Parking) is from 8-10am Wednesday on one side and Thursday on the other side. Orange Blossom Almond Croissant -personally was disgusting, orange blossom was extremely strong. Too fragrant that it tasted like a floral bath bomb or soap. Some do like this but it wasn't for me. Tofu Cloud Croissant Toast -cream on top was pretty salted, to help balance the caramelized sugar that helps press the croissant into a toast. Overall, it wasn't wasn't bad but wasn't good and slightly too salted. Passionfruit Croiffin- texture of the croissant/muffin was great! Buttery, flaky and light. Passionfruit cream filling wasn't too sweet. I loved the tart passionfruit seeds. But you might want to scoop some out if you don't enjoy too much sourness. Elderflower Rhubarb Danish - way too crunchy, would prefer it to be crispy instead of a crunch. Filling was good, not too sweet. Black Sesame Parisian Flan -if you love black sesame, this would be right up your alley. Perfect sweet treat to bring to any auntie's home! Blueberry Tea Scone -not too dense. Surprisingly not too sweet even with the demerara sugar coating. It wasn't really crunchy but more sticky and caramelized from sitting.

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    Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe

    Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe

    4.5(545 reviews)
    21.6 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
    $

    Okayama Kobo is just so cute and satisfying every time I go. I'm a sucker for anything…read morematcha‑flavored, and they always nail it -- super fresh, not too sweet, and really good quality. They also had LA Dodger cap-shaped pastries and a Cinnamoroll collaboration when I visited, which was adorable and totally my vibe. The curry bun was fresh, warm, and so comforting -- definitely one of my favorites. Such a fun little bakery with great flavors and the cutest themed items!

    Not gonna lie I feel a little late to the party but better late than never, right? I had absolutely…read moreno idea Okayama Kodo bakery & cafe was having a Cinnamoroll themed collab! So you can imagine as a big fan how excited I was when I happened to walk by while visiting Little Tokyo. I immediately went inside to see what limited edition menu items they had to offer!! Of course I immediately noticed they had some cute decor which I loved. This location is very clean and it has a very chill ambiance. The cashier was polite, friendly and helpful which is always appreciated. I ended up ordering the Cinnamoroll blueberry iced tea lemonade and I attempted to order the cinnamoroll blueberry bread but unfortunately they were out of, but I completely understood because it was later in the day. Im not the biggest fan of tea, but I really enjoyed this drink and I'm not just saying that because it looked cute lol. I really enjoyed the flavor and how refreshing it tasted, I would totally get it again if they still have the Cinnamoroll collab next time I visit. They also had a Cinnamoroll blueberry white mocha cold brew that I was interested in try but maybe next time! Over all I had a fun/cute experience here and really happy I stumbled upon this cute bakery. Also they had the most ADORABLE pastries. I definitely will be back.

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    Artelice Patisserie - cheesecake with free macarons

    Artelice Patisserie

    4.8(1.2k reviews)
    12.3 miSawtelle
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Established in 2017

    Delicious, light, creamy, fruity, so so pretty, that you might not want to eat it but you paid a…read moregood price for them so ENJOY!! We found Artelice by watching Garett eats on YouTube and we had to try them out! The gentleman in the front that help us was very nice and even gave us some free macaroons. Their display is so nice and we even bought a insulated bag since we were traveling from SCV. The mango one was my favorite since I enjoyed the real fruit and their dubai was actually pretty damn good. and I ate the green one with the flower and cannot remember the flavor but all of the treats we got were so so worth the price and hype. We ate two in the car and didnt get a chance to enjoy eating them there so I am not sure if they have tables and parking is kind of good but if its a busy weekend, good luck, LOL!

    Stumbled upon Artelice on mother's day at 9:45 AM, and upon arrival, there was a long line out the…read moredoor. Not sure if there is a consistent long line every weekend since it was a holiday, but my initial thought was either this place has really good pastries and cakes or it can be just all hype. As we made it in, you order as you walk down the selection of pastries then to the cakes. I ordered a danish with strawberries, chocolate croissant, almond croissant, tiramisu, and a yuzu cake. At the end we were pleasantly told our order came with two complimentary macarons so we got the cookoes and cream and passionfruit. Afterwards, we sat at the store to try the danish since we were hungry. Have to say it measures up to another one of my favorite patisseries that is located in Del Mar called Clemente. The danish texture was soft yet super flakey, and the thin layer of vanilla cream to strawberry ratio was perfection. It's so hard to find places that have exceptional quality croissant pastries, but this place is on the top of our list for LA. We enjoyed the cakes at home afterwards, but everything was so delicious. Unfortunately we forgot to take oir own ice packs and took a minute to get back home so the cakes slightly melted, but even after putting them in the fridge to enjoy later, they were so good! Highly recommend Artelice if you're looking for

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    Yamazaki Bakery - Pretty light green Matcha Latte...and delicious curry bao.

    Yamazaki Bakery

    4.0(703 reviews)
    21.6 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
    $

    If there is bread in heaven, it might taste like the fluffy, softly sweet bread in their steamed…read morebuns fresh out of the steamer! We tried the nikuman and curryman, and both were outstanding! The nikuman had a meat (chicken?) and veggie filling that was crunchy and slightly sweet and salty, while the curryman had a traditional Japanese curry filling that was tasty with the perfect amount of spices. They perfectly warmed both body and soul on a chilly LA morning. If I lived nearby, I'd eat these every day! We also tried the yuzu cream pan, which was also pretty epic. The topping was a little crunchy, complementing the soft bread and creamy and smooth tart filling. This is definitely my new favorite Japanese bakery in the US! I just wish I lived a little closer to it.

    I stopped by for a quick coffee and ended up spending way too much time deciding what to order…read morebecause the pastry selection looked so good. There were so many options, and everything in the display case looked fresh and tempting. The pastries I tried were really delicious -- soft, flavorful, and not overly sweet. It felt like the kind of bakery where people actually care about quality instead of just making things look pretty. The vibe inside was cozy and relaxed, which made it easy to slow down for a bit and enjoy everything. It's definitely the kind of place I'd come back to whenever I want good pastries and coffee without going somewhere overly trendy or complicated.

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    Yamazaki Bakery - Mocha roll $4.50 mini tart $2.50 yuzu cream pan $3.75

    Mocha roll $4.50 mini tart $2.50 yuzu cream pan $3.75

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    Coin De Rue Bakery & Cafe - Crookies

    Coin De Rue Bakery & Cafe

    4.0(283 reviews)
    18.0 miHarvard Heights
    $
    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    I used to stop by this bakery whenever I was in Ktown because I thought it was pretty solid. But…read moreafter today, I've definitely changed my mind. I got a sausage bbang, a chocopie, and a dalgona latte. The sausage bbang was soggy on the bottom and honestly tasted like it was from the day before. The chocopie barely had any filling, just a thin layer of marshmallow and jam. It honestly felt like they used most of the marshmallow for their Dubai choco cookie because it's probably more profitable, instead of properly filling the chocopie. If that's the case, it's better not to sell it at all than serve something like that. The dalgona latte was also disappointing. With ice, the drink only filled to the bottom third line of the cup marking. Clearly, they skimped on the milk. There was also a weird moment when I paid. My total was $15.25 and I paid cash, but I was given $4.75 in change. When I said it should be $5, she seemed confused and asked what I meant. I told her I literally gave you a quarter right now, and she questioned it before eventually giving me the correct change. I'll give her the benefit of the doubt and assume it was a mistake. I understand times are hard, but charging more for products that clearly had corners cut doesn't sit right with me. It just comes across like there's no integrity. Clearly the quality and portions are going downhill. I wasn't even planning on writing this review. I was going to stay quiet, but the chocopie really ticked me off. I'm not going to pay for food that skims on ingredients and shortchanges customers by charging more for less, so this will be my last visit.

    This bakery has so many tasty options to choose from! I wanted to try something I haven't seen…read morebefore and got the purple yam bun. The bun was pretty good! My friend got the strawberry brick toast and although the presentation was a little messy, the toast was solid. I think my issue is just that it feels more like a bakery than a cafe. It's not the best place to study because their seating is outside, meaning no outlets. You are also super close by the street and sidewalk so lots of external noise. Parking is a bit hard but that's ktown for you. For sure the treats are good but wouldnt describe this place as one of my go-to's in korea town to study nor to catch up with my friends.

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    Magnolia Bakery

    Magnolia Bakery

    3.8(2.2k reviews)
    14.0 miBeverly Grove
    $$

    It's a white colored building inside and out and so pleasant. People are friendly and they'll help…read moreyou with the menu. I got the carrot cake banana pudding, which for me was ok. I'm not big on creamy and sugary things and I'm more of a chocolatey person. They had lots of different options for cookies, brownies, banana pudding, and drinks.

    I should have read the reviews first - then I might have ordered the banana pudding. Instead I got…read more3 vanilla cupcakes (1 for me, 2 for my teenagers). I bake a lot. So do my kids. And I know that vanilla cupcakes with buttercream frosting is pretty easy to make, but sometimes I'd rather just buy baked goods than make them for myself, especially when I'm driving past what I thought was a popular (and presumably good) bake shop. I expected a high-quality cupcake. The cupcakes looked cute, but they were as dry as the Sahara. They should have been labeled as white cupcakes as I didn't detect any vanilla in them. I suspect that the "buttercream" was made with milk and margarine and powdered sugar.....so much powdered sugar. It was sickeningly sweet, and it was dry too. And a true bettercream doesn't even use powdered sugar. So not only were the cupcakes terrible, they were not even what they purported to be. This is like calling a cut of meat a filet mignon and serving a hamburger. Von's, Ralphs and Albertson's make better cupcakes than this for a fraction of othe price.

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    Bottega Louie

    4.1(19.6k reviews)
    20.8 miDowntown
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    We saved the best for last on our weekend LA jaunt, and were not disappointed! Since we weren't…read moresure if we'd have a chance to return here soon, we splurged on the Tartufo pizza and portobello fries. The pizza was even better than described, with mozzarella, fontina, truffle peccorino, creme fraiche, truffle mushroom pate on a perfectly cooked crust. This was topped with a soft cooked egg and freshly shaved Sabatino black truffles. Although the truffles were shaved across the large restaurant, we could smell it from our table! I normally prefer to avoid most "truffle" anything due to questionable quality and its tendency to overpower any other taste, but this one was the OG! The fresh truffle shavings along with the truffle pate added a pleasant earthiness to the rich and salty cheeses. We accepted the waiter's offer to spread the egg yolk over the pizza. Best to let the pro do it. Adding a soft cooked egg to almost anything will elevate it. I definitely recommend this pizza! The portobello fries had a yummy thin crust that stayed crispy throughout the meal. They were placed upright in a holder so also stayed warm. Of course no visit here would be complete without going to the bakery. We got some macaroons for the road, including a giant raspberry one with fresh raspberries that provided a bit of heaven during our flight home. The oatmeal raisin cookie and chocolate croissant were also delicious!

    I love Bottega Louie!! Last weekend I celebrated my birthday here for dinner. I made a reservation…read morewhich makes it so much easier to get seated on a busy night. Sure enough, we were seated right away. My daughter and I love the Portobello fries for a starter. They are so delicious and crispy, and the dipping sauce pairs perfect. For our meal we decided to share a Cesar salad and a pizza. For dessert we actually wanted the CHOCOLATE FRAMBOISE but they were all out. They actually were out of quite a bit of their pastries. The whole pastry counter was completely empty. I asked the server why it was empty and he mentioned they sold out due to graduation season. I decided on the crème brûlée and my daughter ordered chocolate gelato. We enjoyed our dessert. As for the ambiance, if you're looking for a romantic quiet restaurant for dinner. Bottega Louie is not for you. It is a loud up beat restaurant. I personally enjoy it. They have a person making the pizza towards the back and this night a table of guests were cheering him on as he threw the pizza dough up in the air multiple times. So fun to watch! The chefs are also cooking your food with a clear glass around them so you can watch as they prepare the food. Definitely recommend!!

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